Definition of "calvary" in English

noun

1. A life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised ground.

2. A series of representations of Christ’s Passion in a church.

3. A type of monumental public Christian cross, sometimes encased in an open shrine.

   • Calvaries are typical of Galicia (Spain) and Portugal.

4. (by extension, figuratively) A strenuous experience.

noun

1. Misspelling of cavalry.